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NEW HEAVEN AND A NEW EARTH

It
is written,
I CREATE NEW HEAVENS-Isa 65:17.
THE NEW HEAVENS...I WILL MAKE-Isa 66:22.
I SAW A NEW HEAVEN-Rev 21:1.
I CREATE...A NEW EARTH-Isa 65:17.
THE NEW EARTH...I WILL MAKE-Isa 66:22.
I SAW...A NEW EARTH-Rev 21:l.
THERE WAS NO MORE SEA-Rev 21:1.
I MAKE ALL THINGS NEW-Rev 21:5.

WE...LOOK FOR NEW HEAVENS AND A NEW EARTH, WHEREIN DWELLETH RIGHTEOUSNESS-2
Pe 3:13.
FOR AS THE NEW HEAVENS AND THE NEW EARTH, WHICH I WILL MAKE,
SHALL REMAIN BEFORE ME, SAITH THE LORD, SO SHALL YOUR SEED AND YOUR NAME REMAIN-Isa
66:22.
Isa 65:17 states, THE FORMER SHALL NOT BE REMEMBERED, NOR
COME INTO MIND. Apparently, our memory of the past, at this time,
will be erased.
Very little information is given about the new earth. Some
believe the new earth will be the present earth renewed (or recreated). Others
believe it will be an entirely new planet.
Ecc 1:4 says, THE EARTH ABIDETH FOR EVER, and in Eph 3:21-WORLD
WITHOUT END. The Bible does not seem to give enough information on this subject
to have complete understanding.
Rev 21:1 continues,AND THERE WAS NO (longer any)MORE SEA. The word "water" was not used,
but sea. It is unclear if this denotes oceans or sea, such as the Mediterranean
Sea. In Rev 13:1, the word "sea" appears to convey the meaning, "the
nations of the world in turmoil and unrest." Note, there is no more sea.21:2. AND I JOHN SAW THE HOLY
CITY, NEW JERUSALEM, COMING DOWN FROM GOD OUT OF HEAVEN, PREPARED AS
A BRIDE ADORNED (or beautifully dressed) FOR HER HUSBAND. New Jerusalem is covered in detail
beginning with Rev 21:9.
New Jerusalem is revealed as "the holy city." It
is the NAME OF THE CITY OF MY GOD-Rev 3:12. The city is described as a bride
beautifully dressed for her husband—spotless and magnificent to behold.
It is the city that Abraham looked for-ref Heb 11:10.
New Jerusalem is A CITY WHICH HATH FOUNDATIONS, WHOSE BUILDER
AND MAKER IS GOD-Heb 11:10.
It is a city that God has prepared for those that die in
faith-ref Heb 11:16.
BUT JERUSALEM WHICH IS ABOVE IS FREE, WHICH IS THE MOTHER
OF US ALL-Gal 4:26.
Heb 12:22 says, BUT YE ARE COME...UNTO THE CITY OF THE LIVING
GOD, THE HEAVENLY JERUSALEM, AND TO AN INNUMERABLE COMPANY OF ANGELS.
Jesus said, IN MY FATHER'S HOUSE ARE MANY MANSIONS...I GO
TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU-Jn 14:2.
Its exact location is not specified; however, many believe
it will become a satellite of the new earth. Such words as,
"COMING DOWN FROM GOD," "JERUSALEM WHICH IS
ABOVE," "THE HEAVENLY JERUSALEM," and other verses further on,
seem to support this position.
Some believe that this city of God will come forth at the
beginning of the Millennium. Many others expect it will come forth after the
great white throne judgment. Considering that (1) the heavens and earth pass
away prior to the great white throne, and (2) THERE WAS FOUND NO PLACE FOR THEM,
and (3) the placement of New Jerusalem in the Scriptures, it seems clear that
this great city of God will be revealed after the new heavens and earth come
forth.

21:3. AND I HEARD A GREAT VOICE OUT OF HEAVEN
(or from the throne) SAYING, BEHOLD, (now)THE TABERNACLE OF GOD IS WITH MEN, AND HE WILL DWELL
(or live) WITH THEM, AND THEY SHALL BE HIS PEOPLE, AND GOD HIMSELF SHALL
BEWITH THEM, AND (will)BE THEIR GOD.
God the Father and God the Son shall live with men in the
city of God, called New Jerusalem. The redeemed shall be His people. The fellowship
that man had in the beginning with God was broken because of sin. That fellowship,
however, has now been restored through Jesus Christ. Those that did not merely
say, Lord, Lord, but denied themselves and "followed" Jesus, shall
dwell with God eternally with unspeakable joy.

21:4. AND GOD SHALL WIPE AWAY ALL TEARS FROM THEIR
EYES; AND THERESHALL BE NO MORE DEATH, NEITHER SORROW (or mourning),NOR CRYING, NEITHER SHALL THERE BE ANY MORE PAIN: FOR
THE FORMER THINGS (or old order of things)ARE PASSED AWAY. The time, which is forever and ever,
shall be wondrous.

21:5.
AND HE THAT SAT UPON THE THRONE SAID, BEHOLD, I MAKE ALL THINGS (or everything)
NEW. AND HE SAID UNTO ME, WRITE (this down):FOR THESE WORDSARE TRUE AND FAITHFUL (or trustworthy).
What John was told to write, even the entire Revelation, can be trusted. The
words of God are true and will surely come to pass. IT IS EASIER FOR HEAVEN
AND EARTH TO PASS, THAN ONE TITTLE OF THE LAW TO FAIL-Lk 16:17.

21:6. AND HE SAID UNTO ME, IT IS DONE. Jesus
had just finished saying, "Behold, I make all things new"; He told
John to write. The statement follows, "It is done." Jesus then repeats
a description of Himself. I AM ALPHA AND OMEGA (the ‘A’ and the ‘Z’-JNT189).
This is repeated in Rev 1:8 and 22:13.THEBEGINNING. This is repeated in Rev 1:8.AND THE END. "The Ending" was stated in
Rev 1:8. This, again, reemphasizes the deity of Jesus. He is the "Alpha."
He is the Creator. He is the First, the "A." He is not the second.
He is also the End (or Ending).I (Myself)WILL GIVE UNTO HIM THAT IS ATHIRST OF THE FOUNTAIN (or
spring)OF THE WATER OF LIFE FREELY. Many are not thirsty
for the water of life. They are not craving it, because they have a much greater
desire to do their own will now and take their chances later. Notwithstanding,
for those few that choose to believe the Bible and are thirsty for the water
of (eternal) life, Jesus said,
"I WILL GIVE." It is a free gift. One that
can only be received by genuine faith, which comes through understanding
God’s Word. Salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ. Genuine faith
is the kind of faith that prompts one to be a doer of the Word and not a hearer
only. Jesus gives this promise to those that are athirst.
(Note Jn 4:5-15, the woman of Samaria.)

21:7.
HE THAT OVERCOMETH (or wins the victory)SHALL INHERIT (or receive)ALLTHINGS (or all this).|
It is written, WHILE THEY PROMISE THEM LIBERTY, THEY THEMSELVES
ARE THE SERVANTS OF CORRUPTION: FOR OF WHOM A MAN IS OVERCOME, OF THE SAME IS
HE BROUGHT IN BONDAGE. FOR IF AFTER THEY HAVE ESCAPED THE POLLUTIONS OF THE
WORLD THROUGH THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, THEY ARE AGAIN
ENTANGLED THEREIN, AND OVERCOME, THE LATTER END IS WORSE WITH THEM THAN THE
BEGINNING. FOR IT HAD BEEN BETTER FOR THEM NOT TO HAVE KNOWN THE WAY OF RIGHTEOUSNESS,
THAN, AFTER THEY HAVE KNOWN IT, TO TURN FROM THE HOLY COMMANDMENT DELIVERED
UNTO THEM. BUT IT IS HAPPENED UNTO THEM ACCORDING TO THE TRUE PROVERB, THE DOG
IS TURNED TO HIS OWN VOMIT AGAIN; AND THE SOW THAT WAS WASHED TO HER WALLOWING
IN THE MIRE-2 Pe 2:19-22. The reward of overcoming is inheriting all things.
Rev 21:7 continues,AND I WILL BE HIS GOD, AND HE SHALL BEMY SON.
For the one that drinks of the water of life freely (even of Jesus) and overcomes,
Jesus will be His God, and he will be His son. This shows the wonderful, intimate
relationship between God and His people.

21:8. BUT THE FEARFUL (or cowardly).
This includes those that will not serve God or do His will, because they are
afraid as in Mt 25:14-30. This also includes those that are afraid to receive
Christ, because of embarrassment or shame. They are fearful of what the world
may think.AND UNBELIEVING (or untrustworthy). The life
of a true "believer" is, in essence, Jesus Christ living through that
person. As he grows in faith, he denies himself and begins living a life that
is yielded to letting Jesus reign over him. Grace begins with
faith in the Jesus Christ of the Bible. Grace reigns through righteousness,
which comes from obedience to the faith. For we receive GRACE...FOR OBEDIENCE
TO (or that comes from) THE FAITH-Ro 1:5; Ro 6:16-OBEDIENCE UNTO RIGHTEOUSNESS;
Ro 5:21-EVEN SO MIGHT GRACE REIGN THROUGH RIGHTEOUSNESS UNTO ETERNAL LIFE BY
JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD.
While many profess they believe in Jesus Christ, there is
no evidence of good fruit coming forth. There is no evidence of their belief
translating into faith or prompting them to obey God's Word to deny themselves
and follow Jesus. True belief will manifest itself as the believer becomes a
doer of the Word and not a hearer only.AND THE ABOMINABLE (or vile),AND MURDERERS. It is written, HE THAT SAITH
HE IS IN THE LIGHT, AND HATETH HIS BROTHER, IS IN DARKNESS EVEN UNTIL NOW. BUT
HE THAT HATETH HIS BROTHER IS IN DARKNESS, AND WALKETH IN DARKNESS, AND KNOWETH
NOT WHITHER HE GOETH, BECAUSE THAT DARKNESS HATH BLINDED HIS EYES-1 Jn 2:9,11.
WHOSOEVER HATETH HIS BROTHER IS A MURDERER: AND YE KNOW THAT NO MURDERER HATH
ETERNAL LIFE ABIDING IN HIM-1 Jn 3:15.AND WHOREMONGERS (or sexually immoral).
Sex outside of marriage is rampant worldwide. Multiple wives are common in some
parts of the world. Live-in relationships (or shacking up), which is not marriage
in the eyes of a Holy God, have become commonplace. The sexually immoral (or
whoremongers) commit fornication and adultery, then
wipe their mouth and say they have done no wrong. Some even say, "I am
a Christian; God will understand."AND SORCERERS (or those who misuse drugs in connection
with the occult-JNT,190 or practice magic arts). This also may indicate
illegal drug use. The Bible warns about them that DEFILE (or pollute) THE FLESH
(or their bodies)-Jude 8.

The
following verses can also apply to smoking. It is written,
FOR AS YE HAVE YIELDED YOUR MEMBERS SERVANTS TO UNCLEANNESS
AND TO INIQUITY UNTO INIQUITY; EVEN SO NOW YIELD YOUR MEMBERS SERVANTS TO
RIGHTEOUSNESS UNTO HOLINESS. NEITHER YIELD YE YOUR MEMBERS AS INSTRUMENTS
OF UNRIGHTEOUSNESS UNTO SIN: BUT YIELD YOURSELVES UNTO GOD, AS THOSE
THAT ARE ALIVE FROM THE DEAD, AND YOUR MEMBERS AS INSTRUMENTS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
UNTO GOD. KNOW YE NOT, THAT TO WHOM YE YIELD YOURSELVES SERVANTS TO OBEY, HIS
SERVANTS YE ARE TO WHOM YE OBEY; WHETHER OF SIN UNTO DEATH, OR OF OBEDIENCE
UNTO RIGHTEOUSNESS?-Ro 6:19,13,16.
THERE IS THEREFORE NOW NO CONDEMNATION TO THEM WHICH ARE
IN CHRIST JESUS, WHO WALK NOT AFTER THE FLESH, BUT AFTER THE SPIRIT.
FOR THEY THAT ARE AFTER THE FLESH DO MIND THE THINGS OF THE FLESH; BUT
THEY THAT ARE AFTER THE SPIRIT, THE THINGS OF THE SPIRIT. FOR TO BE CARNALLY
MINDED IS DEATH; BUT TO BE SPIRITUALLY MINDED IS LIFE AND PEACE. BECAUSE
THE CARNAL MIND IS ENMITY AGAINST GOD: FOR IT IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE LAW
OF GOD, NEITHER INDEED CAN BE. FOR IF YE LIVE AFTER THE FLESH, YE SHALL DIE:
BUT IF YE THROUGH THE SPIRIT DO MORTIFY THE DEEDS OF THE BODY, YE SHALL LIVE.
FOR AS MANY AS ARE LED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD, THEY ARE THE SONS OF GOD-Ro
8:1,5-7,13,14.
I BESEECH YOU THEREFORE, BRETHREN, BY THE MERCIES OF GOD,
THAT YE PRESENT YOUR BODIES A LIVING SACRIFICE, HOLY, ACCEPTABLE UNTO GOD,
WHICH IS YOUR REASONABLE SERVICE. AND BE NOT CONFORMED TO THIS WORLD:
BUT BE YE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND, THAT YE MAY
PROVE WHAT IS THAT GOOD, AND ACCEPTABLE, AND PERFECT, WILL OF GOD. BUT PUT YE
ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, AND MAKE NOT PROVISION FOR THE FLESH, TO FULFILL
THE LUSTS THEREOF-Ro 12:1,2; 13:14.
KNOW YE NOT THAT YE ARE THE TEMPLE OF GOD, AND THAT THE SPIRIT
OF GOD DWELLETH IN YOU? IF ANY MAN DEFILE (or destroys) THE TEMPLE OF GOD,
HIM SHALL GOD DESTROY; FOR THE TEMPLE OF GOD IS HOLY, WHICH TEMPLE YE ARE.
LET NO MAN DECEIVE HIMSELF-1 Cor 3:16-18.
FOR...YE ARE GOD’S BUILDING-1 Cor 3:9.
KNOW YE NOT THAT YOUR BODIES ARE THE MEMBERS OF CHRIST?
KNOW YE NOT THAT YOUR BODY IS THE TEMPLE OF THE HOLY GHOST WHICH IS IN YOU,
WHICH YE HAVE OF GOD, AND YE ARE NOT YOUR OWN?-1 Cor 6:15,19.
FOR THE FLESH LUSTETH AGAINST THE SPIRIT, AND THE SPIRIT
AGAINST THE FLESH: AND THESE ARE CONTRARY THE ONE TO THE OTHER: SO THAT YE
CANNOT DO THE THINGS THAT YE WOULD-Gal 5:17.
FOR YE ARE BOUGHT WITH A PRICE: THEREFORE GLORIFY GOD
IN YOUR BODY, AND IN YOUR SPIRIT, WHICH ARE GOD’S-1 Cor 6:20.
AS OBEDIENT CHILDREN, NOT FASHIONING YOURSELVES ACCORDING
TO THE FORMER LUSTS IN YOUR IGNORANCE-1 Pe 1:14.
AND THEY THAT ARE CHRIST’S HAVE CRUCIFIED THE FLESH
WITH THE AFFECTIONS AND LUSTS-Gal 5:24.
FOR HE THAT SOWETH TO HIS FLESH SHALL OF THE FLESH REAP
CORRUPTION; BUT HE THAT SOWETH TO THE SPIRIT SHALL OF THE SPIRIT REAP LIFE
EVERLASTING-Gal 6:8.

IN
THE PAST, THE CARNAL PERSON DID THISIF THEY CONTINUE TO DO THIS, THEY SHALL PERISH

YIELDED
YOUR MEMBERS SERVANTS TO UNCLEANNESS-Ro 6:19.
YIELD...YOUR MEMBERS AS INSTRUMENTS OF UNRIGHTEOUSNESS UNTO
SIN-Ro 6:13.
WALK…AFTER THE FLESH-Ro 8:1.
MIND THE THINGS OF THE FLESH-Ro 8:5.CARNALMIND IS ENMITY (or hatred) AGAINST GOD-Ro
8:7.
CARNAL MIND…IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE LAW OF GOD-Ro 8:7.
CARNAL MIND...cannot be SUBJECT TO THE LAW OF GOD-Ro 8:7.
(Warning)
IF ANY MAN DEFILE THE TEMPLE OF GOD, HIM SHALL GOD DESTROY-1
Cor 3:17.
SOWETH TO HIS FLESH SHALL OF THE FLESH REAP CORRUPTION-Gal
6:8.
To LIVE AFTER THE FLESH, YE SHALL DIE-Ro 8:13.
TO BE CARNALLY MINDED IS DEATH-Ro 8:6.
SIN is UNTO DEATH-Ro 6:16.

A
TRUE CONVERTED, BORN-AGAIN CHRISTIAN IS TO DO THIS
THEY SHALL INHERIT ETERNAL LIFE

PUT
YE ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST-Ro 13:14.
YE CANNOT DO THE THINGS THAT YE WOULD-Gal 5:17.
BE…TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND-Ro 12:2.
YIELD...UNTO…RIGHTEOUSNESS-Ro 6:13.
YIELD…UNTO GOD-Ro 6:13.
YIELD…YOUR MEMBERS AS INSTRUMENTS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS UNTO GOD-Ro
6:13.
WALK…AFTER THE SPIRIT-Ro 8:1.
MIND THE THINGS...OF THE SPIRIT-Ro 8:5.
PRESENT YOUR BODIES A LIVING SACRIFICE, HOLY, ACCEPTABLE
UNTO GOD-Ro 12:1.
GLORIFY GOD IN YOUR BODY-1 Cor 6:20.
GLORIFY GOD IN…YOUR SPIRIT-1 Cor 6:20.
AS OBEDIENT CHILDREN-1 Pe 1:14.
OBEDIENCE is UNTO RIGHTEOUSNESS-Ro 6:16.
WALK NOT AFTER THE FLESH-Ro 8:4.
MAKE NOT PROVISION FOR THE FLESH, TO FULFILL THE LUSTS THEREOF-Ro
13:14.
NOT FASHIONING YOURSELVES...TO THE FORMER LUSTS-1 Pe 1:14.
BE NOT CONFORMED TO THIS WORLD-Ro 12:2.
(Facts)
YE ARE BOUGHT WITH A PRICE-1 Cor 6:20.
YE ARE NOT YOUR OWN-1 Cor 6:19.
YOUR BODY...(is) GOD’S-1 Cor 6:20.
YE ARE THE TEMPLE OF GOD-1 Cor 3:16.\
YOUR BODY IS THE TEMPLE OF THE HOLY GHOST-1 Cor 6:19.
YE ARE GOD'S BUILDING-1 Cor 3:9.
YOUR BODIES ARE THE MEMBERS OF CHRIST-1 Cor 6:15.
TO BE SPIRITUALLY MINDED IS LIFE AND PEACE-Ro 8:6.
IF YE THROUGH THE SPIRIT DO (away with)…THE DEEDS OF THE
BODY, YE SHALL LIVE-Ro 8:13.
AS MANY AS ARE LED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD, THEY ARE THE SONS
OF GOD-Ro 8:14.
HE THAT SOWETH TO THE SPIRIT SHALL OF THE SPIRIT REAP LIFE
EVERLASTING-Gal 6:8.
THEY THAT ARE CHRIST'S HAVE CRUCIFIED THE FLESH WITH THE
AFFECTIONS (or passions) AND LUSTS (or desires)-Gal 5:24.

Rev
21:8 continues,AND IDOLATERS (or idol-worshippers). Idols
can also include possessions. In some cases, one becomes his own idol. This
is especially true of stubborn people, for stubbornness is as
iniquity and idolatry-ref 1 Sam 15:23. This also includes covetousness,
which is idolatry-ref Col 3:5.AND ALL LIARS. In this Laodicean church age,
lying has become commonplace. People often do not watch what they say; this
includes preachers. People seldom say, "If the Lord will." They make
bold, prideful statements as if it were nothing, without considering the consequences.
It is written, EVERY IDLE WORD THAT MEN SHALL SPEAK, THEY SHALL GIVE ACCOUNT
THEREOF IN THE DAY OF JUDGMENT-Mt 12:36. And also, A RIGHTEOUS MAN HATETH LYING-Pv
13:5.
IF WE SAY THAT WE HAVE NOT SINNED, WE MAKE HIM A LIAR, AND
HIS WORD IS NOT IN US-1 Jn 1:10.
HE THAT BELIEVETH NOT GOD HATH MADE HIM A LIAR; BECAUSE HE
BELIEVETH NOT THE RECORD THAT GOD GAVE OF HIS SON-1 Jn 5:10.
HE THAT SAITH, I KNOW HIM, AND KEEPETH NOT HIS COMMANDMENTS,
IS A LIAR, AND THE TRUTH IS NOT IN HIM-1 Jn 2:4.
WHO IS A LIAR BUT HE THAT DENIETH THAT JESUS IS THE CHRIST?-1
Jn 2:22.
IF A MAN SAY, I LOVE GOD, AND HATETH HIS BROTHER, HE IS A
LIAR-1 Jn 4:20.
It is also written, A LIAR GIVETH EAR TO A NAUGHTY TONGUE-Pv
17:4.
A POOR MAN IS BETTER THAN A LIAR-Pv 19:22.
ADD THOU NOT UNTO HIS WORDS, LEST HE REPROVE THEE, AND THOU
BE FOUND A LIAR-Pv 30:6.
WHEREFORE PUTTING AWAY LYING, SPEAK EVERY MAN TRUTH WITH
HIS NEIGHBOR: FOR WE ARE MEMBERS ONE OF ANOTHER-Eph 4:25.
THE DEVIL...HE IS A LIAR, AND THE FATHER OF IT-Jn 8:44.
LET GOD BE TRUE, BUT EVERY MAN A LIAR-Ro 3:4.
Rev 21:8 continues. All theseSHALL HAVE THEIR PART IN THE LAKE WHICH BURNETH WITH FIRE
AND BRIMSTONE: WHICH IS THE SECOND DEATH (or their destiny is the
lake burning with fire and sulfur, the second death-JNT191). (Note
Rev 20:6, regarding the "second death.")

21:9. AND THERE CAME UNTO ME ONE OF THE SEVEN ANGELS WHICH HAD
THESEVEN VIALS (or bowls) FULL OF THE SEVEN LAST PLAGUES, AND TALKED WITH ME, SAYING,
COME HITHER, I WILL SHOW THEE THE BRIDE, THE LAMB’S WIFE. (New Jerusalem
was introduced, in Rev 21:2, as a BRIDE ADORNED FOR HER HUSBAND.) One of the
same angels that brought destruction to the earth and to the unbelievers, now
brings a vision of beauty. One of the angels that had the seven vials had also
shown John the judgment of the great whore-ref Rev 17:1. John is told to come
and see "the bride, the Lamb's wife," which is the city of God, New
Jerusalem. (Note, New Jerusalem is called "the bride" and "the
Lamb's wife.") In the verses following, this city of God is shown to be
decked with precious jewels. Note Isa 61:10-AS A BRIDE ADORNETH HERSELF WITH
HER JEWELS.
God's Word reveals a sight that is unimaginable. It
is written, FOR SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE WORLD MEN HAVE NOT HEARD, NOR PERCEIVED
BY THE EAR, NEITHER HATH THE EYE SEEN, O GOD, BESIDE THEE, WHAT HE HATH PREPARED
FOR HIM THAT WAITETH FOR HIM-Isa 64:4.

21:10.
AND HE CARRIED ME AWAY IN THE SPIRIT. John is translated in the spirit,
TO (the top of)A GREAT AND HIGH MOUNTAIN. The mountain is not identified,
neither is its location revealed. It apparently is a good place to view the
city, which seems to be above the new earth. There are some that believe the
city will come down and be on the earth itself. AND SHEWED ME THAT GREAT CITY. New Jerusalem is described
as a "great" city.THEHOLY JERUSALEM. The city is holy.DESCENDING OUT (or coming down out)OF HEAVEN FROM GOD. It actually descends out of heaven
from the Father.

21:11.
HAVING THE GLORY OF GOD. New Jerusalem, the city of God, reflects the
glory of God.AND HER LIGHT (or brilliance). New Jerusalem has light.
That lightWAS LIKE UNTO ASTONE (or jewel)MOST PRECIOUS. The "most precious" seems
to indicate a dazzling, brilliant light.EVEN LIKE A JASPER STONE, CLEAR AS CRYSTAL (or like
a crystal-clear diamond-JNT192). A jasper stone may reflect a greenish-white
light or even a variety of colors. A diamond may reflect a crystal clear light;
it may at times reflect a spectrum of color.

21:12.
AND HAD A WALL. New Jerusalem has a wall.GREAT AND HIGH. The wall is immense and lofty. Walls
give a sense of security. It will indeed be secure. God will reign there. AND HAD TWELVE GATES. The city of New Jerusalem is
shown to have gates. Twelve of them are revealed. One cannot just enter the
city from any direction or any place. He must enter through a gate.AND AT THE GATES TWELVE ANGELS. Angels are stationed
at the gates. These might be called gatekeepers. AND NAMES WRITTEN (or inscribed)THEREON (the gates). Names were written on the gates.WHICH ARE THE NAMES OF THE TWELVE TRIBES OF THE CHILDREN
OF ISRAEL. The names, however, are not listed in this verse. Thus, the names
of the gates appear to be the names of the tribes of Israel. If the names would
correspond to the millennial Jerusalem, in Ezek 48:31-34, it may be the following:
east-Joseph, Benjamin, and Dan; north-Reuben, Judah, and Levi; south-Simeon,
Issachar, and Zebulun; and west-Gad, Asher, and Naphtali.
The names of the twelve tribes appear to represent Old Testament
Israel.

21:13. ON THE EAST THREE GATES; ON THE NORTH THREE GATES; ON THE SOUTH
THREE GATES; AND ON THE WEST THREE GATES. There will be directions. All
four directions are listed. There will be three gates for each side. Note, east
is mentioned first, then north, south, and west is last.

21:14.
AND THE WALL OF THE CITY. The wall is first mentioned in v. 12. ItHAD (or was built on)TWELVE FOUNDATIONS (or foundation-stones). The wall
of the city had or was built on twelve foundations or foundation-stones. AND IN (or on)THEM THE NAMES OF THE TWELVE APOSTLES OF THE LAMB.
The apostles laid the foundation of the church, which was built upon the foundation
stone of Jesus. Christ Jesus Himself is the chief Cornerstone. Each foundation
had the name of one of the twelve apostles. Consider, the name of Judas might
have been there, had he not forsaken Jesus. Instead, he was replaced by Matthias.
The names of the twelve apostles may represent New Testament Israel or, perhaps,
the New Testament church.

21:15.AND HE (the angel)THAT TALKED WITH ME (John)HAD A GOLDEN REED (or measuring-rod). In Rev 11:1,
a reed was given to measure the temple in Jerusalem during the Tribulation;
however, it was not a "golden" reed. Here, the "golden"
reed was givenTO MEASURE THE CITY, AND THE GATES THEREOF, AND THE WALL
THEREOF. Three things are mentioned: the city, the gates, and the wall.

21:16.
AND THE CITY LIETH FOURSQUARE (or is laid
out in a square-JNT193),AND THE LENGTH IS AS LARGE AS THE BREADTH (or width):AND HE MEASURED THE CITYWITH THE REED (or
rod),TWELVE THOUSAND FURLONGS (or stadia) (or 1500 miles).THE LENGTH AND THE BREADTH (or width)AND THE HEIGHT OF IT ARE EQUAL (or the same). New Jerusalem appears to be
shaped like a huge cube. It is approximately 1380 to 1500 miles long, wide,
and high. It appears to be a very large version of the "Holy of Holies"-ref
1 Ki 6:20.
The exact length of a furlong (Greek: stadion), at the time
this was written, seems uncertain. The most accurate estimates on all three
dimensions range from 1380 to 1500 miles (or approximately 2220 to 2414 km).
A city of this size could house billions of people. If the
city had multiple levels, it could easily house many more and still have much
room left to roam.

21:17.
AND HE MEASURED THE WALL THEREOF, AN HUNDRED AND FORTY AND FOUR CUBITS
(thick) (or 216 feet), ACCORDING TO THE MEASURE OF A MAN (or by human standards
of measurement-JNT194),THAT IS, OF THE ANGEL (or which the angel was using-JNT194).
The KJV does not say whether the 144 cubits are referring to thickness or height.
The angel was using the same measurements that a man would
use to measure the wall.

21:18.
AND THE BUILDING OF THE WALL OF IT WAS OF JASPER (or of diamond):AND THE CITY WAS PURE GOLD, LIKE UNTO CLEAR (or pure)GLASS. Consider, a huge, cube-shaped city of pure,
transparent gold with a wall made of diamond.
Pure gold may symbolize the pure, righteousness of God and
His divine glory.

21:19.
AND THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE WALL OF THE CITY (this was also mentioned
in Rev 21:14)WERE GARNISHED (or decorated)WITH ALL MANNER (or kinds)OF PRECIOUSSTONES.THE FIRST FOUNDATION WAS JASPER (or diamond);THE SECOND, SAPPHIRE (blue);THE THIRD, A CHALCEDONY (a combination - gray, blue,
and yellow; or blue with stripes of other colors; or whitish); THE FOURTH, AN EMERALD (green).

21:20.
THE FIFTH, SARDONYX (red and white or pale blue);THE SIXTH, SARDIUS (or carnelian) (a bright red, or
amber, or honey color);THE SEVENTH, CHRYSOLITE (may be purple and green);THE EIGHTH, BERYL (sea green or bluish green);THE NINTH, A TOPAZ (yellow green or golden);THE TENTH, A CHRYSOPRASUS (apple green or mixed blue,
green, and yellow);THE ELEVENTH, A JACINTH (or turquoise, or violet,
or blue, or combination of red, violet, and yellow);THE TWELFTH, AN AMETHYST (purple). Information can
vary regarding the color of some of these precious stones. Nevertheless, we
have a picture of brilliantly shining colors.
The beauty of a spectacular fireworks display seems pale
in comparison with the glowing splendor and radiant colors of New Jerusalem.
The beauty of the city of God cannot be comprehended.

21:21.
AND THE TWELVE GATES WERE TWELVE PEARLS; EVERY
SEVERAL GATE WAS OF ONE PEARL. We are reminded of the following parable.
AGAIN, THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS LIKE UNTO A MERCHANT MAN, SEEKING GOODLY PEARLS:
WHO, WHEN HE HAD FOUND ONE PEARL OF GREAT PRICE, WENT AND SOLD ALL THAT HE HAD,
AND BOUGHT IT-Mt 13:45,46.
Just imagine, a pearl the size of a gate, which is part of
a wall that appears as a diamond, surrounding a city of transparent gold!AND THE (main)STREET OF THE CITY. Note, the city had a main street.
This might indicate there are other streets as well. The streetWASPURE GOLD, AS IT WERE TRANSPARENT (as)
GLASS.

21:22. AND
I SAW NO TEMPLE THEREIN (the city):FOR THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTYAND THE LAMB ARE THE
TEMPLE OF IT. There is free, unhindered access and fellowship with the Father
and the Son. During the days of the temple, only the high priest could enter
the Holy of Holies, once a year, on the Day of Atonement.

21:23. AND THE CITY HAD NO NEED OF (or does not need)

THE SUN, NEITHER OF THEMOON, TO SHINE IN IT. Some think there
will be no sun or moon; however, it does not say there will
be no

sun or moon, but rather
the city had no need of them. Whether or not there will be a sun and moon
is unclear.FOR THE GLORY OF GOD DID LIGHTEN IT (or gives
it light),

AND THE LAMB (Jesus)

IS THE LIGHT(or lamp)

THEREOF. It is written, GOD IS LIGHT, AND IN HIM IS NO DARKNESS AT
ALL-1 Jn 1:5; HIS SON...BEING THE BRIGHTNESS
OF HIS

GLORY-Heb 1:2,3.

It is also written, AND THERE SHALL BE NO NIGHT THERE; AND THEY NEED NO
CANDLE, NEITHER LIGHT OF THE SUN; FOR THE

LORD GOD GIVETH THEM
LIGHT-Rev 22:5. God is light, and the "glory" of God gave the
city light.

21:24.
AND THE NATIONS. It is noted that the new earth has nations. OF THEM WHICH ARESAVED. Those nations are
saved. This is in harmony with 2 Pe 3:13; as it is written, WHEREIN DWELLETH
RIGHTEOUSNESS. These nationsSHALL
WALK IN THE LIGHT OF IT (or walk by its light). These saved nations shall
walk by the light of New Jerusalem. This seems to mean that spiritually, they
are walking by its light. New Jerusalem has no need of the sun or the moon.
Such a statement is not made regarding the new earth; however, it is possible
that New Jerusalem may give light to the new earth.
Many questions are left unanswered. Will New Jerusalem also
radiate heat? Will the new earth rotate? What will be the size of the new earth?
The Lord has not chosen, at this time, to give us many of the details.
It will be a wonderful place of righteousness.AND THE KINGS OF THE EARTH. The new earth will have
kings, indicating some form of government. Since the nations are saved, the
government should be a theocracy.
The kings of the earthDO (or will)BRING THEIR GLORY AND HONOR (or splendor)INTO IT. The kings on the new earth will have glory
and honor. Somehow, they will be able to transport to New Jerusalem, bringing
their glory and honor into it.

21:25.AND THE GATES OF
IT (of New Jerusalem) SHALL NOT BE SHUT (or will never close). Man was separated
from God by sin. But now access to God has been restored. The gates shall never
be shut to the city of God. As it is written, THE TABERNACLE OF GOD IS WITH
MEN, AND HE WILL DWELL WITH THEM, AND THEY SHALL BE HIS PEOPLE, AND GOD HIMSELF
SHALL BE WITH THEM, AND BE THEIR GOD-Rev 21:3.
New Jerusalem was also shown to have twelve gates in Rev
21:12. There were three gates on each of the four sides, north, south, east,
and west in Rev 21:13. Each gate had an angel, in Rev 21:12, and also the name
of a tribe of Israel. Each gate was made of one pearl in Rev 21:21.
These gates will never be shutAT ALL BY DAY: FOR THERE SHALL BE NO NIGHT THERE.
God is light. This is the city of light. This is the city of God-ref Heb 12:22.
God's glory will be there continually. No night shall ever exist, for the glory
of God lightens New Jerusalem.
Apparently, with our new bodies, we shall never need sleep.

21:26.
AND THEY SHALL BRING THE GLORY (or splendor)AND HONOROF THENATIONS INTO IT. (The honor and
splendor of the nations will be brought into it-JNT195.) The nations
of the new earth shall have honor and splendor and shall bring these into New
Jerusalem.

21:27.
AND THERE SHALL IN NO WISE ENTER INTO IT ANY THING (or nothing)THAT (1) DEFILETH (or nothing impure),
(2) NEITHER WHATSOEVER WORKETH ABOMINATION (or shameful
things),
(3) OR MAKETH A LIE (or lies, or is deceitful):BUT (the only ones who may enter are-JNT196)THEY WHICH ARE WRITTEN IN THE LAMB’S BOOK OF LIFE.
Nothing that defileth or is impure (or sin) shall ever enter into New Jerusalem.
No unforgiven, unsanctified, unsaved person will ever enter into New Jerusalem.
Only those that are written in the Lamb's book of life will be able to enter
into the city. Before we can enter into the presence of God, we must be washed
by the blood of the Lamb, because sin separates us from God.

22:1.
AND HE SHEWED ME A PURE RIVER. New Jerusalem has a riverOF WATER. The river has the waterOF LIFE. It isCLEAR (or sparkling)AS CRYSTAL. The water is perfectly clear as crystal.
This may represent the holiness and pureness of God. It is PROCEEDING (or flowing)OUT OF THE THRONE. The river of water begins by flowing
out of the throne. The throne belongs to the One that gives life. Flowing from
the throne, which the Father and the Son sit upon, is the water of life.
It is written, JESUS...SAID...BUT WHOSOEVER DRINKETH OF THE
WATER THAT I SHALL GIVE HIM SHALL NEVER THIRST; BUT THE WATER THAT I SHALL GIVE
HIM SHALL BE IN HIM A WELL OF WATER SPRINGING UP INTO EVERLASTING LIFE-Jn 4:13,14.
AND DID ALL DRINK THE SAME SPIRITUAL DRINK: FOR THEY DRANK
OF THAT SPIRITUAL ROCK THAT FOLLOWED THEM: AND THAT ROCK WAS CHRIST-1 Cor 10:4.
As previously stated, there is no temple, for the Father
and the Son are THE TEMPLE OF IT-Rev 21:22. There is, however, a throne in New
Jerusalem. The throne is OF GOD AND OF THE LAMB.

22:2.
IN THE MIDST OF (or between)THE (main or great)STREET OF IT (or of the city). Rev 21:21 further covers
this street.AND ON EITHER SIDE OF THE RIVER. It seems the river
of the water of life flows DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE GREAT STREET OF THE CITY-NIV.
This main street appears to lead directly to God's throne.
Rev 22:2 continues, on either side of the river,WAS THERE THE TREE OF LIFE. The NIV states-ON EACH
SIDE OF THE RIVER STOOD THE TREE OF LIFE. Here is the first mention of a tree.
Perhaps there will be many other trees in New Jerusalem as well. Some of these
may include the kinds of trees that were in the Garden of Eden.

THE
TREE OF LIFE

The
tree of life is covered in the following verses.
AND OUT OF THE GROUND MADE THE LORD GOD TO GROW EVERY TREE
THAT IS PLEASANT TO THE SIGHT, AND GOOD FOR FOOD; THE TREE OF LIFE
ALSO IN THE MIDST OF THE GARDEN, AND THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD AND EVIL-Gen
2:9.
THE MAN...LEST HE PUT FORTH HIS HAND, AND TAKE ALSO OF THE
TREE OF LIFE, AND EAT, AND LIVE FOR EVER-Gen 3:22.
SO HE DROVE OUT THE MAN; AND HE PLACED AT THE EAST OF THE
GARDEN OF EDEN CHERUBIMS, AND A FLAMING SWORD WHICH TURNED EVERY WAY, TO KEEP
THE WAY OF THE TREE OF LIFE-Gen 3:24.
WISDOM, AND...UNDERSTANDING...SHE IS A TREE OF LIFE
TO THEM THAT LAY HOLD UPON HER: AND HAPPY IS EVERY ONE THAT RETAINETH HER-Pv
3:13,18.
THE FRUIT OF THE RIGHTEOUS IS A TREE OF LIFE;
AND HE THAT WINNETH SOULS IS WISE-Pv 11:30.
HOPE DEFERRED MAKETH THE HEART SICK: BUT WHEN THE DESIRE
COMETH, IT IS A TREE OF LIFE-Pv 13:12.
A WHOLESOME TONGUE IS A TREE OF LIFE-Pv 15:4.
TO HIM THAT OVERCOMETH WILL I GIVE TO EAT OF THE TREE
OF LIFE, WHICH IS IN THE MIDST OF THE PARADISE OF GOD-Rev 2:7.
IN THE MIDST OF THE STREET OF IT, AND ON EITHER SIDE OF THE
RIVER, WAS THERE THE TREE OF LIFE, WHICH BARE TWELVE MANNER OF
FRUITS, AND YIELDED HER FRUIT EVERY MONTH: AND THE LEAVES OF THE TREE WERE FOR
THE HEALING OF THE NATIONS-Rev 22:2.
BLESSED ARE THEY THAT DO HIS COMMANDMENTS, THAT THEY MAY
HAVE RIGHT TO THE TREE OF LIFE, AND MAY ENTER IN THROUGH THE GATES
INTO THE CITY-Rev 22:14.

Note:
do these give us keys to salvation?
WISDOM, AND...UNDERSTANDING...IS A TREE OF LIFE-Pv 3:13,18.
Without wisdom and understanding of God's Word (of Jesus), there is no hope.
THE FRUIT OF THE RIGHTEOUS IS A TREE OF LIFE-Pv 11:30. Winning
souls is mentioned. By a person's fruits, you shall know them.
A WHOLESOME TONGUE IS A TREE OF LIFE-Pv 15:4.
TO HIM THAT OVERCOMETH WILL I GIVE TO EAT OF THE TREE OF
LIFE-Rev 2:7.
DO HIS COMMANDMENTS...THEY MAY HAVE RIGHT TO THE TREE OF
LIFE-Rev 22:14.
Note: wisdom, understanding, fruits, the tongue, overcoming,
and doing God's commandments are associated with the tree of life in these verses.
Note: the tree of life is found in the Garden of Eden, in
the paradise of God, and in New Jerusalem.

Rev
22:2 continues, The tree of life,WHICH BARE (or producing, or bearing)TWELVEMANNER (or kinds, or crops)OF FRUITS. The tree is not stagnant; twelve different
kinds of fruits are growing on it.AND YIELDEDHER FRUIT (a different kind)EVERY MONTH. Each month a different kind of fruit
will come forth. This also shows there will be twelve months in a cycle or year.
Time will not stand still, but will continue.
One might also consider the fruits of the Spirit,
the fruits of soul winning, the fruits of righteousness, the fruits of our works
and of serving God, good fruits, and others.AND THE LEAVES OF THE TREE. The tree has leaves as
well as fruit. The leavesWEREFOR THE HEALING OF THE NATIONS. Healing
(therapeia in Greek) can mean "serving, care, or healing (therapy); medical,
domestics: healing, household, or health-giving." The leaves will be used
for the healing of the nations on the new earth; however, in what way they are
used is unclear. (Note Ezek 47:12, during the Millennium.)

22:3.
AND THERE SHALL BE NO MORE CURSE. The curse that came through the disobedience
of Adam is gone. In addition, all sin has been paid for—righteousness reigns.BUT THE THRONE OF GOD AND OF THE LAMB SHALL BE IN IT
(or in the city, which is New Jerusalem). This is also covered in Rev 22:1.AND HIS SERVANTS SHALL SERVE (or worship)HIM. The redeemed that inherit New Jerusalem were
servants of God. Serving God did not save them; however, serving God
was a reflection of their faith. A person’s works are prompted by faith in Jesus
Christ. The saints shall eternally serve God and do "His" will.

22:4.
AND THEY SHALL SEE HIS FACE. From the time of the resurrection and on,
the saints should be able to see the face of God. In New Jerusalem, the redeemed
will see His face. Man, in his sinful state, cannot look upon the face of God.
As it is written, AND HE SAID, THOU CANST NOT SEE MY FACE: FOR THERE SHALL NO
MAN SEE ME, AND LIVE-Ex 33:20.
Although, when He shall appear, the following will apply.
BELOVED, NOW ARE WE THE SONS OF GOD, AND IT DOTH NOT YET APPEAR WHAT WE SHALL
BE: BUT WE KNOW THAT, WHEN HE SHALL APPEAR, WE SHALL BE LIKE HIM; FOR WE SHALL
SEE HIM AS HE IS-1 Jn 3:2.

Rev
22:4 continues, AND HIS NAME SHALL BE IN (or on)THEIR FOREHEADS. It is also written, HIM THAT OVERCOMETH...I
WILL WRITE UPON HIM MY NEW NAME-Rev 3:12. This indicates ownership—we are His
possession for eternity.

22:5.
AND THERE SHALL BE NO NIGHT THERE (or night will no longer exist-JNT197).
This was also stated in Rev 21:25. AND THEY NEED NO CANDLE (or lamp),NEITHER LIGHT OF THESUN. No light of any kind
should be needed in New Jerusalem, FOR THE LORD GOD GIVETHTHEM LIGHT
(or will shine upon them):AND THEY SHALL REIGN (as kings)FOR EVER ANDEVER. The servants of God shall
reign as kings eternally. How this shall be and over whom they shall reign,
is not revealed in this verse.

NEW
JERUSALEM: THE CITY OF GOD

AND
THE NAME OF THE CITY OF MY GOD, WHICH IS NEW JERUSALEM-Rev 3:12
THE CITY OF THE LIVING GOD, THE HEAVENLY JERUSALEM-Heb 12:22

NEW
JERUSALEM IS CALLED

NEW
JERUSALEM: GOD BUILT IT

WHOSE
BUILDER AND MAKER IS GOD-Heb 11:10
I CREATE JERUSALEM-Isa 65:18
FOR HE HATH PREPARED FOR THEM A CITY-Heb 11:16
I GO TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU-Jn 14:2

NEW
JERUSALEM: GOD'S PURPOSE

(Many
more could be listed)
THE CITY OF...GOD-Rev 3:12
To be THE LAMB'S WIFE-Rev 21:9
To prepare for the saints A CITY-Heb 11:16
So God could be with men-ref Rev 21:3
So God could dwell with men-ref Rev 21:3
So men shall be God's people-ref Rev 21:3
So God can be their God-ref Rev 21:3

NEW
JERUSALEM COMES FROM WHERE?

From
God-ref Rev 21:2,10
Out of heaven-ref Rev 21:2,10

NEW
JERUSALEM: TIME

THERE
SHALL BE NO NIGHT THERE-Rev 21:25; 22:5
There appears to be twelve month time periods or cycles (or
perhaps years)-ref Rev 22:2

NEW
JERUSALEM IS: MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ABOUT THE CITY

New
Jerusalem is revealed as "THE HOLY CITY"-Rev 21:2
PREPARED AS A BRIDE-Rev 21:2
It is AS A BRIDE ADORNED-Rev 21:2
It is spotless and beautiful-ref Rev 21:2
It is magnificent to behold-ref Rev 21:2
It is A BETTER COUNTRY-Heb 11:16
It is A REJOICING-Isa 65:18
It is a GREAT CITY-Rev 21:10

NEW
JERUSALEM HAS GLORY

THE
GLORY OF GOD-Rev 21:11
The GLORY AND HONOR of the kings of the earth are brought
into it-Rev 21:24
THE GLORY AND HONOR OF THE NATIONS are brought into it-Rev
21:26

NEW
JERUSALEM: THE TEMPLE

NO
TEMPLE-Rev 21:22
THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY...is THE TEMPLE OF IT-Rev 21:22
AND THE LAMB is THE TEMPLE OF IT-Rev 21:22

NEW
JERUSALEM: THE THRONE

There
is a THRONE OF GOD-Rev 22:1,3
There is a THRONE...OF THE LAMB-Rev 22:1,3

NEW
JERUSALEM HAS NO NEED OF

The
SUN-Rev 21:23; 22:5
TO SHINE IN IT-Rev 21:23
The MOON-Rev 21:23
TO SHINE IN IT-Rev 21:23
The CANDLE-Rev 22:5